When Nick Reiner was photographed alongside his family at the Los Angeles premiere of his father’s comedy musical, “Spinal Tap II,” in September, he wasn’t smiling. Instead, the son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner stood impassively for the family portrait alongside his siblings.

Officials in Los Angeles are holding a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead​ in their home Sunday.

Nick Reiner is accused of killing his parents, and the case against him will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Some of Rob and Michele Reiner's closest friends, including actors Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks, Martin Short and Larry David, have released a statement mourning the couple and praising their love of film and country.

Amid heightened security concerns at large gatherings, the FBI said it foiled a terror plot that was set to take place in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. Authorities arrested four people who were allegedly planning to detonate pipe bombs at buildings around the city. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day.

Beatles icon Paul McCartney shared a photo of himself with the filmmaker on the set of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Monday (Dec. 15) on Instagram. “What a tragedy the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, is,” wrote McCartney, who guest starred in the 2025 Reiner-directed Spinal Tap sequel.

Before falling in love with Michele Singer Reiner, Rob Reiner experienced a special love story with Penny Marshall. Although the duo grew up across the street from each other in the Bronx, they didn’t meet until a 1970 audition in Los Angeles for the roles of Mike and Gloria Stivik on All in the Family.

Rob Reiner, whose shocking death shook fans, won 2 Emmys for "All in the Family" and directed classics like "The Princess Bride." These are his best.